RS485-FD Converter
Phason
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Multi-channel systems
The multi-channel OMNI Select system requires a Phason Communication Hub (PCH). The PCH
has 4 communication channels and can communicate with up to 64 devices.
Installing the RS485-FD Converter
There are three steps to installing the RS485-FD Converter:
1.
Connecting the communication and common reference wiring
2.
Connecting the RS485-FD to the computer
3.
Installing the software drivers on the computer
Communication cable requirements
The following types of cable are acceptable. Phason does not recommend other types of wire.
Unshielded twisted pair (UTP), category 5 (CAT5)
Shielded twisted pair (STP), CAT5
Proper connector alignment and wiring
There are three possible connector types on Phason devices. The four-positions,
A
B C D
, are common to all models. Some models have five positions and include
E
for common reference wiring. The six-position connectors that include position
1
are included on the RS485-FD and Phason Communication Hub.
